In the exercise yard Big Red
romps around like a puppy, chasing a tennis ball and running along the fence
with the smaller dogs. Every other dog in the shelter is a smaller dog the Big
Red, but he doesn't seem to notice.

Big Red was rescued by Huntsville Animal Services in
November 2013 and has been living in the shelter ever since. Before that Big Red was on his own for two
years.

In spite of a life on his own, Big Red seems to be housebroken. He
always waits to go outside to do his business. Which, being part St. Bernard,
is an important consideration. Did I say everything about Big Red is big? It
is.

Unfortunately, Big Red's big heart also has heartworms. The
heartworms can be medically treated, according to Buchan.

Big Red's big
personality might not mix well with other pets and it is recommended he go to a home
with no other dogs.

Big Red loves to run and romp after tennis balls and will
need a big yard and an owner who can handle a large, strong, determined dog.

If you think you have a big hole in your life, then it's Big
Red to the rescue. Just contact Huntsville Animal Services and tell them you
are interested in Big Red.

His identification number is A419864, and the adoption fee is $103. For more information, call 256-883-3783 or 3784.

But if you ask
for a big, red dog they'll know which dog you're talking about.

Karen Sheppard, with Huntsville Animal Services, added in an email, "He is GOOD with other dogs. We would recommend another larger dog - 40 plus pounds, but he went to a foster home for a week and did fine with her dachshund. Also, we have a sponsor for his heartworm treatment. It usually costs about $1,000. The adopter would have to use the sponsor's personal veterinarian. Second, there is a back-order on the medication used for the heartworm treatment so it might be up to 8 weeks before the treatment could start. Also, NO CATS! He is too interested in chasing them and we think he might hurt a cat!"